The officer pulled out the golden sword and presented it to Chen Tongpan.
Chen Tong glanced at the dragon-shaped pattern on the golden sword, and his expression suddenly changed. His arrogance was gone, and he looked at Song Che in disbelief.
He hurriedly raised the golden knife high, nodded and walked to the table, bent his body to the table level, and said humbly: "I am a lowly official... I didn't know that the imperial envoy came to Kuizhou in person, and I just offended you. Please forgive me..."
This change of attitude shocked everyone who didn't know it.
Song Che asked calmly without losing his coolness: "Your godson Chen San'er bullied the market, gathered people to fight, and extorted money. Should he die?"
Chen Tongpan broke into a cold sweat: "Damn it, damn it..."
"It's a son's fault for not teaching his father. As his godfather, are you guilty?" Song Che asked again.
Chen Tongpeng fell to his knees with a bang and begged for mercy: "My lord, please forgive me, my lord, please spare your life..."
Song Che grabbed the golden knife, which made Chen Tongpuan tremble with fear.
"This dragon-patterned golden sword has the power to kill first and then kill you. It is reasonable and legal for me to stab you to death, but you are lucky. I don't want to see blood today."
Song Che raised his finger and pointed at the gangsters, and said in a cold voice: "This group of people are all young, energetic, and strong, and they are in trouble in the southwest. I propose that they be captured to serve, and they can also contribute to the country." What do you think of Chen Tongpuan?"
"The imperial envoy is wise!"
Chen Tongpan immediately issued an order to the government officials, "Arrest all those who caused trouble in the restaurant today and use them as laborers to build water conservancy projects!"
The gangster who was originally trying to show off his power turned into a street rat and was hunted down by the government officials.
"Today's incident was instigated by Chen San'er. So many things were broken, so you have to compensate the shop owner." Song Che added.
Chen Tongfang responded repeatedly.
Song Che waved his hand slightly, "Go away, find the governor of Kuizhou and tell him that I have something to ask him."
Chen Tongping resigned.
"Wenjun... your husband, oh no... is the imperial envoy. This... the imperial envoy is an important minister beside the emperor!"
Qin Huaiyu and Song Linger were so shocked by Song Che's majesty that they restrained themselves.
However, Song Che gave them a silent gesture: "Shh... I'm pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger, don't reveal my secret."
Qin Huaiyu and Song Linger stopped speaking.
After this commotion, no one was in the mood to cook hot pot anymore. Song Che asked Shen Wenjun and the others to purchase some supplies to prepare for the next trip over the mountains, while he, Scarface and others stayed at the hot pot restaurant to wait for the Governor of Kuizhou. 's arrival
Scarface’s name is Hu Dabiao.
Hu Dabiao and others, with their left hands on their hips and their right hands holding their knives, were waiting at the table with their heads held high and their chests held high. They really looked a bit like Ouchi guards.
Mo waited for about two-quarters of an hour before a bamboo sedan stopped at the entrance of the hot pot restaurant. The person on the sedan was wearing a scarlet official uniform. He was nearly fifty years old. He got off the sedan and hurried upstairs.
Seeing Song Che who looked calm and had guards waiting for him, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him: "Your Majesty, Zhang Shou, Yin of Kuizhou Prefecture, pays homage to the Imperial Envoy!"
Song Che deliberately shaved his fingernails with a gold knife and asked, "Do you need me to show you the imperial seal?"
Zhang Shou hurriedly waved his hand: "No, no, my lord is majestic and inspiring in all directions. I have full confidence in you."
Song Che pointed to the empty spot: "Sit."
Zhang Shou was nervous and sat awkwardly.
Song Che poured a cup of tea and handed it to Zhang Shou with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang, Mr. Bai is just passing through Kuizhou and stopping by for a hot pot meal."
Zhang Shou's nervousness was half gone, he took the tea cup with both hands, and hesitantly asked: "Where are you going, Mr. Bai?"
"I won't tell you where I'm going or what I'm going for. But at this juncture, Mr. Zhang should be well aware that the imperial court is sending me to the southwest." Song Che lifted the tea cup in Zhang Shou's hand and said:
"Pretending to be confused while pretending to understand, and seeing through without telling the truth will do no harm to you or me... Mr. Zhang, please have a drink."
Isn’t the aura so overwhelming?
Zhang Shou drank tea with a smile.
Song Che slightly moved his fingers towards Hu Dabiao and others.
Hu Dabiao and others retreated knowingly.
"I happened to be passing through Kuizhou City. I invited Mr. Zhang to come today. I have a few questions to ask."
Song Che paused and asked bluntly: "To the south of Kuizhou is the Miao District in Guizhou Province. How peaceful is this place?"
As soon as he heard the word "Miao", Zhang Shou sat upright and said hurriedly: "Under the governance of Xiaguan, the forty-nine Jisu Prefectures controlled by Qianzhou are relatively stable."
Song Che raised his eyebrows, "Really?"
"real!"
Zhang Shou pointed to his head, "If Mr. Bai doesn't believe it, you can follow your subordinates into the government and personally inspect the tax account books. All states in Guizhou pay taxes on time and in amount."
He hurriedly added: "The real Miao rebellion is in Tongchuan and Chengdu. There are many barbarian tribes there and they have never really subsided since the founding of Daliang."
"Can the Kuizhou Prefecture actually control Guizhou Province?" Song Che asked again.
Zhang Shou looked troubled and hesitated for a moment before saying: "Your Excellency is located in the capital and doesn't know much about the place. In the southwestern Miao areas, the policy of 'Miao people governing Miao' is often adopted. Each tribe and Miao village has barbarian chiefs, chieftains, etc." position to cooperate with the government in managing the Miao people;
No matter Kuizhou, Lianghu, Tongchuan, Chengdu, Guangxi, these places where barbarians exist, our government judge whether the barbarians are in chaos depends on whether they pay taxes. If they don't even pay taxes, it is an insult to the imperial court and the state capital. They will take action to take care of it. If they pay their taxes honestly, they will be fine. "
If Kuizhou is not in chaos, it will naturally be the best.
Song Che nodded and slowly pointed out three fingers: "Three things, Mr. Zhang is all ears—
First, I passed through western Hunan a few days ago and found that some Miao people were using Xiangxi to drive corpses to secretly smuggle gunpowder;
Gunpowder is a weapon of war. With its addition, the war will definitely escalate and expand. This shows that the Miao people are secretly preparing for war;
Where the gunpowder comes from and where it is transported is currently unknown, but I can be sure that the Miao smuggling route is from western Hunan to Qiandi, and then transported from Qiandi to a strategic front line. In this way, Mr. Zhang’s jurisdiction Qianzhou is their smuggling corridor;
Expelling corpses in Xiangxi is only one of the smuggling methods. Maybe they will also use other methods to smuggle gunpowder. In short, strictly curbing the exchanges of Miao people and strictly inspecting the circulation of materials are the top priority!
Secondly, ethnic conflicts are increasing day by day, and the seemingly peaceful Miao areas are actually undercurrents. If their leader wins the first war, all the Miao people will respond to each other;
In order to alleviate conflicts, starting from this year, Kuizhou and Guizhou will be exempted from taxes for three years. We will severely crack down on the gentry and landlords who have invaded and occupied the Miao people's land, restore the legitimate rights and interests of the Miao people, and give them the respect they deserve;
Third, recruit 2,000 troops from Qianzhou, and always be alert to the movements of the Miao areas. If any Miao village dares to take the lead in causing trouble, attack and destroy them directly;
Use literature to pacify and force to suppress. With both approaches, Kuizhou can be at peace. "
After listening to this, Zhang Shou looked troubled:
"Sir Bai, the first thing is acceptable, but the second and third things, tax exemption and conscription must comply with the imperial decree. How can a subordinate dare to make the decision privately?"
Song Che said, "You don't have to worry. I have already sent a letter back to the capital. It won't be long before officials from the capital will come with the order. All states and roads where there are barbarians will respond to my policy. You can prepare in advance. You can wait until the imperial decree arrives before implementing it."
"As Master Bai said, I will go all out."
"Then I won't send it to Mr. Zhang."
"I am resigning."
After Zhang Shou retreated, Song Che stood up and walked out of the platform, leaning on the railing with his hands behind his back, looking at the rolling hills and mountains, feeling half melancholy and half heroic.
His layout has begun.
